Cascade Falls Park - Park in Ouray - 598 8th Ave, USA

We went on Dec 5 after snow fall. It’s best if you drive all the way to top with vehicle. However it was to icy for us and we park a little ways down and hiked short trip. The falls is beautiful. Not much to hike in winter months. No restrooms opened during winter.

It was an amazing hike if you take the lower scenic trail. It's definitely more challenging, but it only took about 1.5 hours to hike in, and it was definitely worth the effort! Once there, you're greeted with a spectacular view of the falls and a huge pool that it runs into. The water temperature was pretty cool, but just the way I like it. Possibly 10 to 12 feet deep near the falls. Perfect day trip adventure, just make sure you pack the essentials because it's pretty remote and no cell service. There are restrooms at the parking lot. Says no camping, but it would be nice if they let you because such a beautiful hike. If you like waterfalls, then this one should be on your list!

Just a super short easy walk from the parking lot. The trail begins right behind the outhouses, it's not marked but you can see the trail. About 3/4 of the way up, there's a spin-off that you can take to walk the path behind the falls. Truely a must while visiting the town, easy for all ages.

For a not very treacherous hike, but one where you get pretty far up, I highly recommend this one. Go in winter to see the iced waterfall. We could see the ice on the ground below the waterfall and could see the water flow beneath it. For a guy from the deep south, it was fantastic!

A very beautiful waterfall right in town! We walked from the center of town…but it was a very hot day, full sun and we wish we would have just drove to the parking lot which was pretty large. It’s a straight shot but up a hill that gets gradually steeper.

Google states this is mostly flat. Well, Google, this isn't Illinois and it's certainly not flat. The walk from the car park, if you don't walk like we did, isn't that strenuous. However, the altitude is still significant to make a difference. From street level, it's an uphill chug. It's a lovely waterfall that opens up longer trails, should you feel inclined.

Beautiful area with a short steep walk to view the waterfall. Open year round, always a great view, and free!

We visited here in mid-May 2022. There is a short, rugged trail that leads to the base of the falls. You can also continue on and get a closer look. We attempted to hike the perimeter trail to the west from here. I would not recommend it, as the trail is in very bad shape with some very steep, difficult sections.